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Definition of scandalous

scandalous

adjective

  • taboo, immoral, worthy of causing a scandal. Not slang. "Scandalous" is attested since the 1590s.
    Jessica slept with Jason while dating Tommy. She's so scandalous!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

    Citation from "White Nights", Archer (TV), Season 2 Episode 12 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jul 12 2011. Submitted by Austin c. from Isla Vista, California, USA on Sep 21 2004.

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